The Art House Group Residency

January – June | The Art House, Sarnia

The Art House Group Residency offers artists the opportunity to develop their practice, experiment with new ideas, and connect with a community of fellow creatives in a collaborative studio environment.

Over five months of dedicated studio time, participating artists will work alongside one another and The Art House staff, sharing ideas, inspiration, skills, and creative perspectives. This residency is designed to encourage artistic growth, experimentation, and meaningful connections within a supportive creative community.

Each artist will receive a designated wall or A-frame space to personalize and transform into their own temporary studio. This space will serve as a home for their artistic practice throughout the working portion of the residency — a place to create, explore, take risks, and allow their work to evolve alongside the work of others.

Daytime and evening monitored studio hours will provide opportunities for artists to work within a shared, supported environment.

Residency Timeline

• Months 1–5: January 4th-May 31st- Studio Practice — Artists develop their work, explore new ideas, and work independently and collaboratively within their designated studio spaces.

• Month 6: June - Exhibition Preparation — Studio time transitions into the installation and preparation of the group exhibition.

• Mid-June: Group Exhibition Opening — Celebrate the artists and share the work developed throughout the residency with the community.

• Final Two Weeks: Public Gallery Hours — The exhibition will be open to the public for two weeks, giving visitors the opportunity to experience and purchase the artists’ work.

Residency Details

• Rental fee: $200 per month for six months 

• Studio space: A designated wall or A-frame area to personalize and use as your own creative space.

• Monitored studio hours: Both daytime and evening 

• Creative community: Opportunities to work alongside fellow artists and The Art House staff.

• Exhibition costs included: Group exhibition costs are covered by the residency rental fee.

• Artist sales: Artists keep 100% of their art sales. The Art House will not take commission on artwork sold.

The Art House Group Residency is more than a place to make art. It is an invitation to become part of a creative community, embrace experimentation, learn from one another, and bring new work into the world. The residency culminates in a public exhibition that celebrates each artist’s individual growth.

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